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26/03012/ADFULL - Approval of Details (Full PP) Approved
Admin / procedural

Proposal

Details of unilateral undertaking pursuant to condition 7 of planning permission dated 27th October 2020 (RN: 20/03222/FULL) to ensure that demolition on the site will only occur immediately prior to development of the new building. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
7 May 2026
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Approved
15 Jul 2026

Approved on 15 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Jul 2026

Documents 7

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF GRANT APPROVAL OF DETAILS Decision Notice · 15 Jul 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 1

PDF SECTION 106 LEGAL AGREEMENT Legal Agreement · 15 Jul 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM REDACTED Application Form · 7 May 2026 View ↗

Other documents 4

PDF ACK-APPROVAL OF DETAILS APPL. Background Papers · 13 May 2026 View ↗ PDF ECNSLT-INTERNAL CONSULTS Background Papers · 13 May 2026 View ↗ PDF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION Other · 12 May 2026 View ↗ PDF COVER LETTER Background Papers · 7 May 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Westminster
Application type
Approval of Details (Full PP)
Postcode
SW1Y 4JS
Received
7 May 2026
Validated
7 May 2026
Ward
St James's
Case officer
Show
Target decision
2 Jul 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
15 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
DP9 Limited

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14916371
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

35 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025
Confirmation that installation of a reinforced concrete foundation and supporting column…
25/03241/CLEUD
2023 Approved
Removal and replacement of plant within existing acoustic enclosure on the roof; making g…
23/07700/LBC
2023 Approved
Removal and replacement of plant within existing acoustic enclosure on the roof.
23/07699/FULL
2023 Approved
Detailed drawings showing omission of proposed decking to lower ground floor level front…
23/08888/ADLBC
2023 Approved
Detailed drawings showing omission of proposed decking to lower ground floor level front…
23/08681/ADFULL
2023
Internal refurbishment works including within the modern extension.
23/07563/LBC
2023 Approved
Amendments to planning permission dated 30 October 2020 (RN:20/03222/FULL) for partial de…
23/06070/NMA
2022 Withdrawn
Internal works including replacement of carpet in the Heritage Lounge, installation of ne…
22/01096/LBC
2022 Approved
External works to the party wall between 32 St James's Square and 33 St James's Square, i…
22/02362/LBC
2017 Approved
Internal alterations including localised restoration, repair and redecoration of 1st floo…
17/07592/LBC
Within ~100m

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2025 Refused
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2025
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Display of one non illuminated 3D lettering signage measuring 0.42m x 1.4m. Linked with 2…
25/01455/ADV
2025
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Installation of 3D lettering sign on the central glass transom of the ground floor facade…
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2024
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2024
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Essential like-for-like repairs to restore the original appearance.
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2024
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Installation of 2no. air conditioning units at rooftop level of 11-12 Pall Mall (Linked w…
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2024
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Internal alterations to the fourth floor consisting of the replacement of modern partitio…
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2019 Approved
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Display of a non- illuminated sign measuring 1.6m x 0.8m on a Royal Mail post box located…
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2019 Approved
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Display of a non- illuminated sign measuring 1.6m x 0.8m on a Royal Mail post box located…
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Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.5/10
Below average
#221 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Westminster is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #258 out of 296. Only 28% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Westminster is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 81% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Westminster decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #201 of 296
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #277 of 296
44%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #258 of 296
28%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #46 of 296
83%
Minor dwellings approved
12 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
81%
Change of use approved
133 decided
4,602
Total decisions
648 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings